Love Diary #31

In "Weekend of Shame," office worker Nella escapes to a lakeside resort hoping to shed her wallflower image, only to feel out of place until a moonlight stroll with the notorious Johnny tests her nerves. With a boost from her roommate Gail and a newfound confidence, Nella begins to find her footing—making new friends and catching the eye of charming Bruce, all while learning to stand her ground.

In "Cupid's Little Helper!" from Love Diary #31 (1952), two high-spirited teens, Nan and Judy, set their sights on winning over college boys Glenn and Alex—though not without a few playful missteps. As Nan finally lands Glenn, Judy’s hopes for Alex fade, only to spark a fresh romance in an unexpected moment.

In a quiet moment of city life, Sally finds herself caught between love and loyalty when her sister Jean’s boyfriend Randy begins to care for her. Torn between her growing feelings for Randy and her devotion to Jean, Sally turns to the letters page of *Love Diary* for guidance. As she waits for advice from the magazine’s readers, the question lingers: how can she honor both her heart and her sister’s trust?

In the sun-drenched summer of 1952, Linda takes a car hop job at a resort town diner, where kitchen helper Rick becomes her reluctant guide. As sparks fly between them, Linda’s initial dream of a wealthy romance begins to shift—only to be tangled in a mix-up when her heartfelt letter to her mother gets swapped with her resignation. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this tender 1952 romance unfolds with quiet sincerity, where a single misread letter might just be the key to a real connection.